You can try swapping the alarm clock for a music player that has a timer, so that he wakes up to his favorite song (and a rousing playlist). Another great tip is to set clear consequences for waking up late, like setting an earlier bedtime and removing any distractions that may keep him up at night like the iPad or computer. Or you can say that if he's not ready by a certain … [Read more...] about It’s so hard to wake my teen every morning. What can I do?
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What to do when your kids argues about rules
Your seven-year-old knows it's times for bed time, but that doesn't stop him from putting together a case worthy of the Supreme court. He begs, pleads, until you cave in or yell at him from frustration. Kids do crave structure and routine, but at this age they're starting to ask questions and voice their feelings. That's actually a good thing—but you do want to assert your … [Read more...] about What to do when your kids argues about rules
What to do if you and your husband disagree on discipline
What do you do when you and your husband disagree about how to discipline the kids? This is one of the most common—and most emotional—arguments that a couple can have. You both want the best for your kids, and have very definite ideas of how to raise them (typically influenced by the way your parents raised you). Experts say it's important to present a united front, but it's … [Read more...] about What to do if you and your husband disagree on discipline
How to deal with your child’s whining
Do your kids whine? Mine do, and I hate it. Whining sounds like nails on a chalkboard, repeated over and over again ('I'm boooored, I want to go hooooome, I haaaaaate it here, let's gooooooooo.....') like a parenting version of Dante's Inner Circle of Hell. Sometimes kids whine because they're tired and overstimulated. They don't mean to drive us crazy, they're just having … [Read more...] about How to deal with your child’s whining
How to correct your child’s bad habits in one month or less
Does your child have a habit or attitude that totally drives you crazy? Maybe it's the way he whines when he doesn't get his way, or how she always has to be the center of attention, especially when she's at Grandma's! Bad habits and attitudes can be changed, and with a little persistence (and the tips in these articles) you can see positive changes in your child's … [Read more...] about How to correct your child’s bad habits in one month or less